In a historic decision that has sent ripples across the globe, Saint Lucia’s High Court has overturned two colonial-era laws criminalising consensual same-sex relations, marking a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights in the Eastern Caribbean—and offering a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ communities still facing persecution, including in Uganda. On July 29, 2025, the court struck […]
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Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community is facing an unprecedented dual crisis: escalating criminalisation and a dangerous collapse in HIV services due to global funding cuts. A recent UNAIDS report warns that key populations—gay men, transgender people, sex workers, and people who inject drugs, are at greater risk than ever, as legal repression and reduced donour funding undermine decades […]
By Gracie Lunah Steph for Kuchu Times In a world that too often erases disabled and queer lives, July’s Disability Pride Month offers a rare moment to claim space and demand visibility. For many queer disabled people, especially in Uganda, pride is not a parade; it is a risk, a hope, a survival strategy. This […]
I want your language raw and rough,
Ugandan slang that’s real enough.
struggling with the grammar of they/them
Call me “mwana, chief or boss,”
but respect my vibe, I’m my own boss.
You can spank me with “uncertain” love,
leave me panting for a “maybe” from above.
Against this backdrop, Kenya’s vote to renew the UN LGBTQ+ expert’s mandate stands as a modest but meaningful gesture. It shows that even in contexts of criminalisation, states can choose to engage with international mechanisms for accountability and reform rather than deflect or deny the problem.
This reversal jeopardizes the safety and rights of already vulnerable LGBTQ+ Ugandans by appearing to legitimize Uganda’s state sanctioned violence against them. The World Bank now provides resources and validation to a government actively engaged in persecuting a segment of its own population.
Let us also be clear: visibility without protection is violence. Representation without resources is a photo op. We do not want to be the rainbow on your annual report if we are not also in your budget.
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The Afrodisiacs Collection Drops Just in Time for Pride Queer African erotica is something we don’t get to hear often—if at all. That’s what makes The Afrodisiacs Collection so special. This brand-new audio anthology brings together African queer storytellers, voice artists, and producers to share raw, sensual, and deeply African stories of desire. Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, this […]
And where healthcare systems excludes some,violence festers unchecked.when LBTQ stories remain untold,the abuse suffered becomes negligible.
It continues to be clear that provisions on promotion of homosexuality exist solely to foster silence which enables violence as It allows injustice to thrive unchallenged.
In line with this year’s theme, therefore all of us must refuse to let silence win. Women’s health is inherent, no if nor buts.It is not a privilege granted only to those who conform to societal norms. It is a fundamental human right.